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PROG Holdings Acquires Buy Now, Pay Later Payment Company Four Technologies

PROG Holdings Acquires Buy Now, Pay Later Payment Company Four Technologies

Acquisition adds BNPL to PROG Holdings’ suite of fintech companies

SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PROG Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PRG), the fintech holding company for Progressive Leasing, a leading provider of e-commerce, app-based, and in-store lease-to-own solutions, and Vive Financial, a provider of omnichannel second-look revolving credit solutions, announced the acquisition of Four Technologies, Inc., the creator of Four, an innovative Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) platform that allows shoppers to pay for merchandise through four interest-free installments.

Four’s proprietary platform capabilities and its rapidly growing base of customers and retailers expand PROG Holdings’ ecosystem of fintech offerings by introducing a payment solution that is quickly growing in the global marketplace. Shoppers use Four to purchase furniture, clothing, electronics, health and beauty, footwear, jewelry, and other consumer goods from retailers across the United States.

“Acquiring Four adds an established BNPL platform that we believe will accelerate our market reach and further diversify our consumer fintech offerings,” said PROG Holdings President and CEO Steve Michaels. “Combining Four with Progressive Leasing and Vive Financial, our lease-to-own and revolving credit companies, builds upon our direct-to-consumer growth strategy and delivers an exceptional value proposition to retailers looking to offer their customers additional payment options.”

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. PROG Holdings expects to discuss the transaction in more detail during its call to discuss its financial results for the second quarter of 2021 on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at 8:30 A.M. ET. The Company does not anticipate updating its 2021 outlook in connection with the acquisition.

About Four Technologies

Four Technologies is a Miami, Florida-based financial technology company founded in 2018 that provides consumers with Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solutions. Its innovative platform, Four, allows retailers to provide greater payment flexibility to shoppers through the option to pay for merchandise through four interest-free installments, while enhancing the retailers’ revenues through increased transaction volume and ticket size. Retailers can immediately add Four to their payment options by contacting the company at https://retailer.paywithfour.com/. More information on Four can be found on the company’s website, https://paywithfour.com.

About PROG Holdings, Inc.

PROG Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PRG) is a fintech holding company headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT, that provides transparent and competitive payment options to credit challenged consumers. The Company owns Progressive Leasing, a leading provider of e-commerce, app-based, and in-store point-of-sale lease-to-own solutions, and Vive Financial, an omnichannel provider of second-look revolving credit products. Progressive Leasing has helped millions of consumers acquire furniture, appliances, jewelry, electronics, mattresses, cell phones, and other large-ticket products consumers need by utilizing a technology-based proprietary platform that provides instant decisioning results. Vive Financial offers consumers who may not qualify for traditional prime lending products a variety of second-look, revolving credit products originated through federally insured banks, including private label and Vive-branded credit cards. More information on PROG Holdings can be found on its website, https://progholdings.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

“Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this news release regarding our business that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” that involve risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate,” and similar terminology. Statements in this press release that are “forward-looking” include, without limitation, statements about (i) accelerating our market reach through Four’s offerings; (ii) delivering an exceptional BNPL value proposition to retailers, including our existing POS partners; and (iii) the impact of our acquisition of Four on our 2021 outlook. These risks and uncertainties include factors such as (i) the risk that the benefits expected from our acquisition of Four Technologies, Inc. (“Four”) may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; (ii) the effects of any increased expenses or unanticipated liabilities incurred as a result of, or due to activities related to, our acquisition of Four; (iii) Four’s business model differing significantly from Progressive Leasing’s and Vive’s, which creates specific and unique risks for the Four business, including Four’s exposure to the unique regulatory risks associated with the laws and regulations that apply to its business; (iv) Four’s inability to maintain, protect, and enforce its intellectual property and other proprietary rights, including with respect to its proprietary technology, and to obtain licenses to use the intellectual property and proprietary rights of others; (v) the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and related measures taken by governmental or regulatory authorities to combat the pandemic, including the impact of the pandemic and such measures on (a) the retailers who offer Four’s BNPL payment solution to customers and (b) Four’s customers, including their ability and willingness to satisfy their obligations under their loan agreements; (vi) changes in the enforcement of existing laws and regulations and the adoption of new laws and regulations that may unfavorably impact our businesses, including laws and regulations related to BNPL offerings; and (vii) the other risks and uncertainties discussed under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 26, 2021. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances after the date of this press release.

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MetLife Names Tia Hodges Head of Corporate Giving and Employee Volunteerism

MetLife Names Tia Hodges Head of Corporate Giving and Employee Volunteerism

Hodges will also serve as President and CEO of MetLife Foundation

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that Tia Hodges will join the company as vice president and head of Corporate Giving and Employee Volunteerism, effective July 26, 2021. Hodges will also serve as president and chief executive officer of MetLife Foundation. She will report to Mike Zarcone, executive vice president and head of Corporate Affairs for MetLife and chairman of MetLife Foundation.

“Tia brings deep experience developing and implementing strategies across the philanthropic, nonprofit and social impact sectors to drive systemic change and economic progress,” said Zarcone. “She will further strengthen our ability to advance MetLife as a force for good in the world.”

Hodges joins MetLife from the Citi Foundation, where she led the U.S. Youth Economic Opportunity portfolio, and philanthropic investments focused on the workforce, education, social innovation, and diversity, equity and inclusion.

Previously, Hodges served as program manager for the national advocacy program KaBOOM!, where she collaborated with mayors and other civic leaders to ensure children live in active and healthy communities. Hodges also served as partnership development manager for the hunger-relief organization Feeding America of Eastern Wisconsin, where she led strategic partnerships and resources to distribute 15 million pounds of food annually to a network of more than 1,000 nonprofit programs.

Hodges holds a bachelor’s degree from Loyola University Chicago and a master’s degree from Johns Hopkins Carey Business School.

MetLife Foundation is committed to expanding opportunities for low- and moderate-income people around the world. The Foundation partners with nonprofit organizations and social enterprises to create financial health solutions and build stronger communities, while engaging MetLife employee volunteers to help drive impact. MetLife Foundation’s recent achievements include:

  • Closing in on $1 billion in grants since its founding in 1976 to make a positive impact in communities around the world.
  • Contributing $25 million globally to pandemic relief and recovery.
  • Committing an additional $5 million over three years to advance racial equity in the U.S., building on financial inclusion work among Black/African American communities, including annual contributions of $10 million to support diverse communities and racial equity.
  • Engaging more than 21,000 MetLife employees in volunteer opportunities across the globe, who contributed over 60,000 volunteer hours in 2020.

More information about MetLife Foundation’s impact on communities around the world can be found in MetLife’s 2020 Sustainability Report.

About MetLife

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates (“MetLife”), is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 markets globally and holds leading positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit www.metlife.com.

About MetLife Foundation

At MetLife Foundation, we are committed to expanding opportunities for low- and moderate-income people around the world. We partner with nonprofit organizations and social enterprises to create financial health solutions and build stronger communities, while engaging MetLife employee volunteers to help drive impact. MetLife Foundation was established in 1976 to continue MetLife’s long tradition of corporate contributions and community involvement. From its founding through the end of 2020, MetLife Foundation has provided more than $900 million in grants and $87 million in program-related investments to make a positive impact in the communities where MetLife operates. Our financial health work has reached more than 17.3 million low- and moderate-income individuals in 42 countries. To learn more about MetLife Foundation, visit metlife.org.

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AstroNova Achieves Tier 1 Supplier Status from Airbus to Produce Flight Deck Printers for A320 Family of Aircraft

AstroNova Achieves Tier 1 Supplier Status from Airbus to Produce Flight Deck Printers for A320 Family of Aircraft

WEST WARWICK, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
AstroNova, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALOT), a global leader in data visualization technologies, today announced that it has been qualified as a Tier 1 supplier by Airbus for the A320 Family of commercial aircraft. The designation enables AstroNova to supply its flight deck printers directly to Airbus rather than through a third party. Prior to becoming a Tier 1 supplier to Airbus, AstroNova supplied its flight deck printers to Airbus via a third-party supply agreement. The agreement has been in place since 2017, when AstroNova acquired an exclusive worldwide license from Honeywell International, Inc. to manufacture its PTA-45B narrow-format cockpit data printer for the A320 portfolio.

“Qualification as a Tier 1 supplier for the A320 is a significant accomplishment for AstroNova and our Aerospace business unit,” said Gregory A. Woods, AstroNova’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Direct-supplier status means that we have achieved all of Airbus’ stringent qualification standards across four areas: engineering, manufacturing, aftermarket support and program management. Joining the direct Airbus supplier network is a further testament to the quality and high level of performance AstroNova has attained as a growing global aerospace supplier.”

Through its Aerospace business unit, AstroNova produces a range of airborne printers and networking systems for commercial, business jet and military aircraft. In addition to Airbus, AstroNova is qualified as a Tier 1 supplier by most of the world’s leading airframe manufacturers including Boeing, Embraer, Dassault Aviation, ATR, Lockheed and Gulfstream.

About AstroNova

AstroNova Inc. (NASDAQ: ALOT), a global leader in data visualization technologies since 1969, is focused on designing, manufacturing, distributing and servicing a broad range of products that acquire, store, analyze and present data in multiple formats. The Company’s Product Identification segment offers a complete line-up of label and direct-to-package printing hardware and supplies, allowing customers to mark, track and enhance their products’ appearance. Supported by AstroNova’s customer application experts and technology leadership in printing, material science and high-speed data processing, customers benefit from an optimized, “total solution” approach. The Test and Measurement segment includes the AstroNova Aerospace business unit. This segment designs and manufactures flight deck printers, networking hardware and related accessories serving the world’s aerospace and defense industries with proven advanced airborne technology solutions for the cockpit, the cabin and so much more. AstroNova is a member of the Russell Microcap® Index and the LD Micro Index (INDEXNYSEGIS: LDMICRO). Additional information is available by visiting www.astronovainc.com.

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REPAY Expands Acumatica Functionality to Offer Accounts Payable Automation

REPAY Expands Acumatica Functionality to Offer Accounts Payable Automation

Vendor Payments Automation streamlines vendor payments and enables businesses to optimize workflows and simplify invoice payments

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Repay Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: RPAY) (“REPAY”), a leading provider of vertically-integrated payment solutions, today announced the launch of its Vendor Payments Automation solution into Acumatica, a leading cloud ERP company, enabling small and midmarket organizations to streamline accounts payable processes, optimize internal workflows and securely pay vendors and suppliers.

Extending REPAY’s integration to include vendor payments automation will give Acumatica users access to a comprehensive vendor enablement solution with both AR and AP payment automation capabilities. Through streamlining outbound payments, businesses can seamlessly pay vendors with increased efficiency and transparency while saving time and boosting their bottom lines. Additionally, businesses using the integration can significantly reduce their exposure to fraud risks by customizing various controls and eliminating the need to provide sensitive credit card or bank account information to hundreds of vendors.

“With the expansion of accounts payable solutions to our existing integration with Acumatica, we continue our commitment to making transactions simpler for our customers, all while reducing costs and increasing revenue,” said Darin Horrocks, SVP, B2B, REPAY. “We’re looking forward to continuing to build our relationship with the Acumatica team as a sponsor of their annual Acumatica Summit.”

The Vendor Payments Automation solution supports creation and approval of payment groups and invoicing, along with automatic reconciliation and custom reporting within Acumatica.

REPAY is a premier sponsor of Acumatica Summit 2021 and will showcase its integrated AR and AP automation solutions at the event in Las Vegas, Nev. on July 18-23, 2021.

About REPAY

REPAY provides integrated payment processing solutions to verticals that have specific transaction processing needs. REPAY’s proprietary, integrated payment technology platform reduces the complexity of electronic payments for merchants, while enhancing the overall experience for consumers and businesses.

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Verint Workforce Engagement Solutions Recognized for Market Share Leadership Across Multiple Categories in New Contact Center Market Report

Verint Workforce Engagement Solutions Recognized for Market Share Leadership Across Multiple Categories in New Contact Center Market Report

MELVILLE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Verint® (Nasdaq: VRNT), The Customer Engagement Company™, today announced that it has been recognized as a market leader in DMG Consulting’s latest Contact Center Workforce Optimization Market Share Report.*

According to the report, Verint’s five-year compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2016 and 2020 for sales of contact center WFO solutions is strong, particularly given the amount of revenue Verint earned in this sector. Verint moved into first place in several categories in fiscal year 2020 including: contact center WFO revenue, services revenue and indirect WFO sales. The company retained its commanding leadership position for sales of WFO solutions to the branch and back office. Verint also moved into the market leadership position for sales of contact center recording solutions, which was estimated by DMG to be the second largest sector in the WFO suite market for the year.

According to Donna Fluss, president, DMG Consulting, “Workforce optimization solutions have been major contributors to the success of contact centers because they give managers oversight capabilities, regardless of where their agents are based, although having cloud-based offerings made the remote workforce challenge much easier than it was for companies that had less flexible premise-based solutions.”

Verint’s continued innovation in contact center recording supports these rankings with the launch of Engagement Data Management and enterprise recording capabilities in unstructured data environments as well as the native integration of Verint Recording with Microsoft Teams calling and meeting scenarios.

“The Verint WFO solution is leading across the enterprise from the contact center to the back office and the branch,” says Verint’s Celia Fleischaker, chief marketing officer. “Our open cloud platform provides flexibility and enables us to expand our partner ecosystem leading to accelerated indirect sales, all to the benefit of our customers worldwide.”

Workforce Optimization is part of Verint’s Workforce Engagement suite that is designed to connect work, data and experiences across the enterprise in order to power the future of work, engage employees, and create enduring customer relationships.

Visit Verint Workforce Engagement to learn more.

About Verint Systems Inc.

Verint® (Nasdaq: VRNT) helps the world’s most iconic brands – including over 85 of the Fortune 100 companies – build enduring customer relationships by connecting work, data and experiences across the enterprise. The Verint Customer Engagement portfolio draws on the latest advancements in AI and analytics, an open cloud architecture, and The Science of Customer Engagement™ to help customers close The Engagement Capacity Gap™.

Verint. The Customer Engagement Company™. Learn more at Verint.com.

*Source: DMG Consulting, Contact Center Workforce Optimization Market Share Report, May 2021. This report measures revenue for fiscal full-year 2020.

This press release contains “forward-looking statements,” including statements regarding expectations, predictions, views, opportunities, plans, strategies, beliefs, and statements of similar effect relating to Verint Systems Inc. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and they are based on management’s expectations that involve a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. For a detailed discussion of these risk factors, see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2021, our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2021, and other filings we make with the SEC. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release and, except as required by law, Verint assumes no obligation to update or revise them or to provide reasons why actual results may differ.

VERINT, THE CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT COMPANY, BOUNDLESS CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT, THE ENGAGEMENT CAPACITY GAP and THE SCIENCE OF CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT are trademarks of Verint Systems Inc. or its subsidiaries. Verint and other parties may also have trademark rights in other terms used herein.

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Charles River Laboratories Schedules Second-Quarter 2021 Earnings Release and Conference Call

Charles River Laboratories Schedules Second-Quarter 2021 Earnings Release and Conference Call

WILMINGTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE: CRL) will release second-quarter 2021 financial results on Wednesday, August 4th, before the market opens. A conference call has been scheduled to discuss this information on Wednesday, August 4th, at 9:30 a.m. ET.

Investors will have the opportunity to listen to a live webcast of the conference call through the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at ir.criver.com. A replay will be accessible through the same website.

About Charles River

Charles River provides essential products and services to help pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, government agencies and leading academic institutions around the globe accelerate their research and drug development efforts. Our dedicated employees are focused on providing clients with exactly what they need to improve and expedite the discovery, early-stage development and safe manufacture of new therapies for the patients who need them. To learn more about our unique portfolio and breadth of services, visit www.criver.com.

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Citrix® Among Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion

Citrix® Among Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTXS) today announced that it has again been named to the Disability Equality Index® (DEI) Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion. A joint initiative of Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the DEI is the world’s most comprehensive disability inclusion assessment and benchmarking tool in business and exists to help companies make a positive impact on the unemployment/underemployment of people with disabilities. Citrix was first named to the DEI in 2019.

“The Disability Equality Index shines a spotlight on companies that believe they have a stake in creating a more equitable society for people with disabilities,” said Maria Town, President and CEO of AAPD. “It is a conduit for our work championing disability rights for the 60 million Americans with disabilities and knocking down barriers to employment, technology and healthcare, and we’re thrilled to see the progress being made today.”

Over 300 corporations leveraged the DEI to benchmark their disability inclusion efforts in 2021 using the following criteria:

  • Culture and leadership
  • Enterprise-wide access
  • Employment practices (benefits, recruitment, employment, education, retention and advancement, accommodations)
  • Community engagement
  • Use of innovative technology to advance digital and remote accessibility
  • Mental wellness benefits
  • Flexible work options
  • Supplier diversity

Businesses scoring 80 or higher are recognized as “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion.” Citrix received a score of 100.

“Part of corporate commitment to disability inclusion is recognizing your stance and using it as an ‘aha moment’ to drive the business investments needed to scale change. Inclusion and accessibility cuts across the enterprise, from cultural representation in the workforce, to technology acceleration, to incorporating supply chain diversity,” said Jill Houghton, President and Chief Executive Officer, Disability:IN “These are tangible opportunities that leading companies can leverage to create sustainable impact for their business and brand.”

And Citrix is taking full advantage of them.

“At Citrix, we understand the importance of creating a positive, inclusive environment where people can be themselves and work authentically, because when you build an ecosystem in which employees have equal opportunities to make meaningful contributions, you inspire creativity and innovation, which ultimately leads to better solutions and services and happier customers,” said Scott Ballina, Senior Director, Diversity and Inclusion, Citrix. “We are working hard to create a better way to work through the power of human difference, empowered by authentic connections, and enabled by people-centered technologies, and are pleased to be recognized by the DEI for our efforts.”

To learn more about Citrix and its commitment to diversity and inclusion and creating a standout environment for its employees, visit: https://www.citrix.com/about/diversity-inclusion/

About the Disability Equality Index®

The Disability Equality Index (DEI) is a comprehensive benchmarking tool that helps companies build a roadmap of measurable, tangible actions that they can take to achieve disability inclusion and equality. Each company receives a score, on a scale of zero (0) to 100, with those earning 80 and above recognized as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.”

The DEI is a joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the nation’s largest disability rights organization, and Disability:IN, the global business disability inclusion network, to collectively advance the inclusion of people with disabilities. The organizations are complementary and bring unique strengths that make the project relevant and credible to corporations and the disability community. The tool was developed by the DEI Advisory Committee, a diverse group of business leaders, policy experts, and disability advocates. Learn more at: www.DisabilityEqualityIndex.org.

About Citrix

Citrix (NASDAQ: CTXS) builds the secure, unified digital workspace technology that helps organizations unlock human potential and deliver a consistent workspace experience wherever work needs to get done. With Citrix, users get a seamless work experience and IT has a unified platform to secure, manage, and monitor diverse technologies in complex cloud environments.

For Citrix Investors:

This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Those statements involve a number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including risks associated with the impact of the global economy and uncertainty in the IT spending environment, revenue growth and recognition of revenue, products and services, their development and distribution, product demand and pipeline, economic and competitive factors, the Company’s key strategic relationships, acquisition and related integration risks as well as other risks detailed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Citrix assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein. The development, release and timing of any features or functionality described for our products remains at our sole discretion and is subject to change without notice or consultation. The information provided is for informational purposes only and is not a commitment, promise or legal obligation to deliver any material, code or functionality and should not be relied upon in making purchasing decisions or incorporated into any contract.

© 2021 Citrix Systems, Inc. Citrix, the Citrix logo, and other marks appearing herein are the property of Citrix Systems, Inc. and may be registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

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Blue Apron to Release Second Quarter 2021 Results on August 3

Blue Apron to Release Second Quarter 2021 Results on August 3

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Blue Apron Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: APRN) announced today that it will release its second quarter 2021 financial results prior to the opening of the U.S. financial markets on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. The release will be followed by a conference call and live webcast at 8:30 a.m., Eastern Time, hosted by Blue Apron Chief Executive Officer Linda Findley Kozlowski and Chief Financial Officer Randy Greben, to discuss the company’s second quarter 2021 results and business outlook.

The earnings conference call can be accessed by dialing (877) 883-0383 or (412) 902-6506; the conference ID is 2305652. Alternatively, participants may access the live webcast on Blue Apron’s Investor Relations website at investors.blueapron.com.

A recording of the webcast will be available on Blue Apron’s Investor Relations website at investors.blueapron.com following the conference call. Additionally, a replay of the conference call can be accessed until Tuesday, August 10, 2021 by dialing (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088, utilizing the replay access code 10158146.

About Blue Apron

Blue Apron’s vision is “better living through better food.” Launched in 2012, Blue Apron offers fresh, chef-designed recipes that empower home cooks to embrace their culinary curiosity and challenge their abilities to see what a difference cooking quality food can make in their lives. Through its mission to spark discovery, connection and joy through cooking, Blue Apron continuously focuses on bringing incredible recipes to its customers, while minimizing its carbon footprint, reducing food waste, and promoting diversity and inclusion.

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Charles River Associates (CRA) Establishes New Hydrogen Service Offering

Charles River Associates (CRA) Establishes New Hydrogen Service Offering

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial and management consulting services, today announced a new integrated hydrogen offering with a focus on helping clients on issues of strategy, organization, and operational issues in this critical area of energy transition to a lower carbon future, and the addition of two senior level consultants to lead this effort.

“We’re excited to welcome Rod and Tony as they join our team of experts in enhancing our existing services to help clients develop a strategic perspective on hydrogen market opportunities,” said CRA’s President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Maleh.

Rod Daviesjoins CRA’s Marakon practice to spearhead the firm’s hydrogen offering. Rod has more than 30 years of broad energy sector experience at BP where he held senior roles in Hydrogen, gas/LNG, renewables and energy systems, including the transition to net-zero. Most recently, he led BP’s hydrogen strategy and implementation plan.

Anthony Meggs will assist CRA’s Marakon practice as a Senior Consultant with over 20 years of experience in alternative energy. Tony currently serves as the Chair of Sellafield Ltd and was previously BP’s Group Head of Technology where he led the group’s Hydrogen business development activities. He has extensive leadership experience in the energy and infrastructure sectors in both the private and public sectors. Tony also co-chaired a Massachusetts Institute of Technology study regarding the future of natural gas.

“We are excited to welcome Rod and Tony and this important new strategic advisory offer to support our clients as they navigate opportunities in hydrogen,” said Neal Kissel co-head of Marakon, CRA’s CEO Advisory Practice. “Hydrogen is destined to play a vital role in the energy transition with applications across the energy system.”

“Energy infrastructure powered by hydrogen is finally becoming a reality; the shift to a decarbonized, electrified economy means that hydrogen will take on growing importance as an energy carrier, with implications in investment, strategy, and regulatory policy. Adding additional expertise to CRA will enable us to assist clients as they face these challenging questions,” said Christopher Russo, Head of CRA’s Energy Practice.

About Marakon

Marakon specializes in corporate strategy and helping CEOs and their leadership teams achieve winning performance and stronger organizations. Marakon has been working with business leaders for more than 30 years and has built a reputation for working with a client portfolio that has consistently outperformed its peers. Its consulting teams combine deep sector experience and functional knowledge. Marakon’s approach is underpinned by value creation as the common denominator for decision making, a rigorous process based on a deep set of facts, and the assessment of alternative strategies as a mechanism to build leadership team commitment to the best path forward.

About CRA’s Energy Practice

CRA’s Energy Practice blends decades of industry knowledge with world-class economic and analytical expertise. Investors, executives, and litigators from across the energy sector have turned to CRA for expert advice in hundreds of successful engagements. CRA’s expertise is grounded in a comprehensive understanding of the energy sector, including electricity and gas markets, litigation and regulatory support, market analytics and strategy, energy asset and enterprise valuation, and energy trading and risk management.

About Charles River Associates (CRA)

Charles River Associates® is a leading global consulting firm specializing in economic, financial and management consulting services. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues. Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its unique combination of functional expertise and industry knowledge, and for its objective solutions to complex problems. Headquartered in Boston, CRA has offices throughout the world. Detailed information about Charles River Associates, a registered trade name of CRA International, Inc., is available at www.crai.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.

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Aramark Recognized as One of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion

Aramark Recognized as One of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion

Company Scored 100% on Disability Equality Index® for the Fifth Consecutive Year

PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), a global leader in food, facilities management, and uniforms, was named one the “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion,” for the fifth year in a row, by the 2021 Disability Equality Index (DEI), earning a top-score of 100%.

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The DEI, a joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and Disability:IN, is celebrated by businesses and disability advocates for being the most robust assessment tool to measure disability workplace inclusion.

“Aramark strives to create equity and increase access to opportunities for all employees. We are committed to removing the barriers that may prevent individuals with disabilities from being fully empowered,” said Ash Hanson, Chief Diversity & Sustainability Officer at Aramark. “Thanks to the incredible work of our ERGs, like Aramark Thrive, we are inspiring everyone to thrive in our company and have fulfilling careers in hospitality.”

“The Disability Equality Index shines a spotlight on companies that believe they have a stake in creating a more equitable society for people with disabilities,” Maria Town, President & CEO, AAPD. “It is a conduit for our work championing disability rights for the 60 million Americans with disabilities and knocking down barriers to employment, technology, and healthcare, and we’re thrilled to see the progress being made today.”

As part of its broader 2025, Be Well. Do Well. plan, Aramark is working to reduce inequity, support and grow local communities, and protect the planet. The Company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts are guided by thousands of associates, in eleven employee resource groups, including Aramark Thrive, which is dedicated to the interest of team members who self-identify as having a disability and for caretakers and advocates of those with disabilities. Thrive is a strong cultivator and champion for disability awareness and inclusion within Aramark.

Aramark uses the Disability Equity Index (DEI) to benchmark its disability inclusion efforts and ongoing work toward advancing inclusion for people with disabilities. In addition to the DEI, Aramark has long been recognized by institutions focused on promoting diversity and inclusion, including being named one of DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity, a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality with a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2020 Corporate Equality Index, and a Top 50 Employer for People with Disabilities by CAREERS & disABLED Magazine.

About Disability:IN®

Disability:IN is a global organization driving disability inclusion and equality in business. More than 270 corporations trust Disability:IN to activate and achieve disability inclusion across their enterprise and in the broader corporate mainstream. Through the world’s most comprehensive disability inclusion benchmarking; best-in-class conferences and programs; and expert counsel and engagement, Disability:IN works with leading businesses to create long-term business and societal impact. Join us at disabilityin.org/AreYouIN #AreYouIN.

About Aramark

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) proudly serves the world’s leading educational institutions, Fortune 500 companies, world champion sports teams, prominent healthcare providers, iconic destinations and cultural attractions, and numerous municipalities in 19 countries around the world with food, facilities, and uniform services. Because our culture is rooted in service, our employees strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. Aramark has been named to DiversityInc’s “Top 50 Companies for Diversity” list, the Forbes list of “America’s Best Employers for Diversity,” the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality” and scored 100% on the Disability Equality Index. Learn more at www.aramark.com and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Erin Noss

(215) 409-7403

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Heather Goodman

(215) 238-3384

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